The rapidly changing pattern in the society, violence has made the problems of Internal Security more complex & complicated. Economic distress, prevalent social inequalities and extremist activities coupled with rapid technological advances have added to the difficulties of administrators in handling Internal Security problems. It was, therefore, felt that Police Officers and Administrators should be exposed to the developing trends in various aspects of Internal Security with a view to sharpen their perception and to devise better tools and techniques for handling these problems.

The Internal Security Academy was established under the aegis of Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India at Mount Abu (a hill station at an altitude of approximately 1200 mtrs in the Aravali ranges in Rajasthan).

The Academy has been identified as Centre of Excellence in the matters of Internal Security & related issues. It also offers facilities for research studies on Internal Security and related subjects and will expand its source base through tie-ups with similar institutions in and outside the country.